Boers
The Boers were a subgroup of Dutch settlers in Southern Africa. The term "Boer" is derived from the Dutch word for "farmer" and originally referred to the Dutch colonists who settled in the Cape Colony starting in the 17th century. Over time, this group developed a distinct identity shaped by their agricultural lifestyle, Calvinist faith, and frontier experiences. They were largely responsible for the European exploration and settlement of the interior of South Africa.
As British colonial rule increased in the Cape Colony during the 19th century, many Boers, dissatisfied with
The discovery of diamonds and gold in Boer territories led to increased conflict with the British, culminating